Even so, this compact build does not diminish the premium feel of the Vivo X90 Pro.
So, how did Vivo achieve this handy size without compromising performance or screen size?
Let’s find out.
Inside, you’ll find the phone on top and two more boxes underneath.
Unfortunately, the phone doesn’t come with headphones or a USB-C to 3.5mm jack adapter.
X90 Pro Specifications
The X90 Pro is Vivo’s top-of-the-line global offering.
Although you’ll find a higher-end Vivo X90 Pro+, it’s only available in China.
The Vivo X90 Pro is no slouch, though.
Instead, it sports the less popular MediaTek Dimensity 9200.
The X90 Pro is also equipped with a large dual-cell 4,970 mAh battery.
Furthermore, the included 120-watt charger can juice it up from flat empty to full in half an hour.
But what do the benchmarking apps say about the MediaTek Dimensity 9200?
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Can it keep up with the latest and greatest chip from Qualcomm?
The iQOO 11 also outclasses the X90 Pro in the GPU department.
The latter only scored 9,039 points in Vulkan testing versus the 9,408 points of the former.
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Nevertheless, these scores are still ahead of the last-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+.
But what impressed us the most was its stability.
The phone was still able to score 2,842 even after thermal throttling.
The phone only had a stability rating of 76.5%, but it achieved this without active cooling.
Vivo X90 Pro Look and Feel
Benchmarks are like the drag strips of smartphones.
But they don’t show you how it feels to drive the phone daily.
So, how does the Vivo X90 Pro feel when you use it every day?
The Vivo X90 Pro is also lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Galaxy S23 Ultra.
One unique trait the X90 Pro has over its competitors is its Vegan Leather back.
The premium textured touch feels good to touch, tempting you to use the phone without a case.
You also get a massive camera bump at the back, which houses the three cameras.
Overall, the Vivo X90 Pro has excellent handling characteristics, and you won’t regret choosing this phone.
One thing to note, though.
Your fingers will touch the massive camera bump at the back if you hold it horizontally while gaming.
So be sure to wipe it off after playing to ensure clear photos.
Funtouch 13 OS
Vivo uses the Funtouch 13 skin over the stock Android 13 experience.
While it does have snappy response times, it also comes with a lot of bloatware.
It also has the iManager app, which is useful for monitoring your phone’s performance.
As smartphones increase their longevity, especially among flagships, we must look at their update schedules.
The phone also emulates grainy film well in dark images, giving it a natural look.
You also get HDR, Zeiss Natural Color, and Macro mode on the main Photo mode.
However, you don’t need all these extra modes as the main camera is already a great shooter.
But if you’re an advanced photographer, you’ll appreciate the Pro Mode.
Apple still doesn’t have this mode, despite existing on Android for years.
The Natural Color effect uses Zeiss' technique to reproduce colors as you see them.
This means your images appear as natural as possible without requiring you to do any post-processing.
you could also record videos at up to 8K resolution at 24 FPS.
Should You Buy the Vivo X90 Pro?
After all this, the great question remains: should you buy the Vivo X90 Pro?
The phone will fit great on most hands without compromising on screen size.
The Zeiss branding on the Vivo X90 Pro isn’t just a gimmick.
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